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Factory Churns Sweets Sold in Hermosa
Marsatta Fancy Chocolates sources cacao beans to concoct chocolate.
One Beach Cities chocolate factory has a crew of just three people, but its gourmet confections are making mouths water throughout town: Marsatta Fancy Chocolates.
Jeffray Gardner, the factor's owner and chocolate maker, sometimes starts work as early as 4 a.m., depending on the day's creations and whips up chocolates from scratch. The lighthearted father of three sources cacao beans from all over the world, and with the help of his wife, Naomi, and intern, Floriane Ravery, the three make chocolates using only the purest ingredients.
Besides selling at local farmer's markets and Planet Earth Eco Cafe on Pier Avenue, Marsatta chocolates are also featured at Nordstrom's special events and is nearing its way to landing on the shelves of Whole Foods market.
